Mission and Goals

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Mission and Goals

The program in Radiologic Sciences at McNeese State University offers a Bachelor of Science degree which prepares students for the health care profession as competent radiographers. In addition, the program prepares students for career opportunities in Mammography, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Bone Densitometry, Vascular Intervention, Quality Management, and Departmental Management. The program integrates learning and clinical environments to promote advanced professional development.

The program mission aligns with the University mission to cultivate skills for critical thinking, effective expression and gaining an understanding of global community.

The program goals are:

To provide an education that promotes clinical competency.

SLO* -1.1 Students will be able to demonstrate radiographic positioning skills accurately

SLO* -1.2 Students will provide patient care and comfort to patients while performing radiographic procedures

SLO*- 1.3 Students will be able to apply the principles of radiation protection for the patient, self and others.

To foster critical thinking skills enabling effective problem solving in the professional environment.